Mahlee and Blanche Sackville are half-sisters, Blanche the daughter of an Englishman and his wife, Mahlee of the Englishman and his Chinese mistress. Mahlee rejects her people and attempts to find a life for herself among the Europeans. But she finds the color line impossible to pass and returns to lead her Chinese people in rebellion.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alla NazimovaMahlee & Blanche Sackville | Mahlee & Blanche Sackville |
 Noah BeeryDr. Sam Wang | Dr. Sam Wang |
 Edward ConnellyGen. Jung-Lu | Gen. Jung-Lu |
 Frank CurrierSir Philip Sackville | Sir Philip Sackville |
 Darrell FossAndrew Handel | Andrew Handel |
 Winter HallRev. Alex Templeton | Rev. Alex Templeton |
 Harry MannChung | Chung |
| VVirginia RossLuang-Ma | Luang-Ma |
| MMary Van NessMrs. Templeton | Mrs. Templeton |
 Anna May WongEurasian woman (uncredited) | Eurasian woman (uncredited) |